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[EaglesCC]

...and more specifically, keeping it firmly in place until the glue dries... What's the best way to do this? I've used Sellotape in the past but unless its really strong stuff it doesn't hold it firmly enough... And always leaves residue which needs to be cleaned off...

Also if the bats been oiled recently it doesn't stick.

How do bat makers do this?

[The_Bird]

Use shoe goo!!

[EaglesCC]

Use shoe goo!!

Personally I think that just looks ugly...

[patriotscreen]

Personally I think that just looks ugly...

It may not look as good but it's so much easier to get right. I've always used toe guards until this year when i've started using shoe goo and there's no going back now!

[Ryan]

Apply the toe guard and then get an old grip. Cut a couple of sections off the end. Put the two grip sections over the toe of the bat then slide one end of the long grip through one side, put the grip over the toe guard then secure it under the other side of the grip cut off.

Basically clamps the toe guard in place while the glue sets.

[EaglesCC]

It may not look as good but it's so much easier to get right. I've always used toe guards until this year when i've started using shoe goo and there's no going back now!

Can a normal toe guard still be applied on this if I can't get myself to like the shoe goo?

Apply the toe guard and then get an old grip. Cut a couple of sections off the end. Put the two grip sections over the toe of the bat then slide one end of the long grip through one side, put the grip over the toe guard then secure it under the other side of the grip cut off.

Basically clamps the toe guard in place while the glue sets.

Sorry Ryan, not sure I completely follow. So two cut offs act like elastic bands around the toe and then the rest of the grip is curved over the toe from edge to edge?

Would that be firm enough?

[patriotscreen]

You wouldn't likely be putting a toe guard over the shoe goo as it would be unstable as the goo is still slightly soft but it's easier to remove goo than a toe. And the advantage of having shoe goo is that it dries clear so you can see if you get any damage to the toe of the bat. If you don't like it then just sand it off nice and simple. I would definately give it a go just to see whether you like it though.

[EaglesCC]

Apply the toe guard and then get an old grip. Cut a couple of sections off the end. Put the two grip sections over the toe of the bat then slide one end of the long grip through one side, put the grip over the toe guard then secure it under the other side of the grip cut off.

Basically clamps the toe guard in place while the glue sets.

Just to say this is a great tip so thanks Ryan!

What I did:
1. Took an old grip and cut off 3 bands at the end. (Like elastic bands)
2. With the remaining grip cut it down the middle length ways (found that as a grip it didn't stretch enough so that's why I cut it.
3. Applied the toe guard
4. Place the three rubber band like cutoff ove the bat
5. Stretched the long grip over the toe edge to edge
6. Secured it with the three rubber bands and left overnight.

Didn't take a pic but the next time I do it I will.

Thanks again to Ryan. Worked like a charm

[joeljonno]

Hi

Rather than start a new topic, just thought I'd continue this thread.

I have a few toe guards from SportsDirect which have been kicking around for a while and rather than spend money buying Shoe Goo, I thought I'd use them up.

My question is around the shape of the guard.  As it is rectangular, do I shape the guard first, then glue it to the bat or do I glue it to the bat first then cut it to size?

Thanks


Joel

[Beaup123]

Pretty sure you glue then trim it up

[ajmw89]

I cut it to the rough size of the toe, maybe a mm or 2 larger, then glue on and clamp using the above method.  Once dry, trim the excess with scissors/stanley knife and sand smooth

[Beaup123]

sounds about right

[arsenal123]

Can someone post up a picture of a bat with shoe goo on?  Want to see what it looks like.

Thanks

[Red Ink Cricket]

Hi

Rather than start a new topic, just thought I'd continue this thread.

I have a few toe guards from SportsDirect which have been kicking around for a while and rather than spend money buying Shoe Goo, I thought I'd use them up.

My question is around the shape of the guard.  As it is rectangular, do I shape the guard first, then glue it to the bat or do I glue it to the bat first then cut it to size?

Thanks


Joel

i always glue on before trimming. use a bat mallet to gently knock the toe guard on until you start to see the outline of the toe. i then use brown tape to keep it in place. large strip down the edges and across the toe. holds it in place until its fully dry. i then trim with a sharp knife and sand to finish. its a good idea to wait until the contact adhesive is dry to touch on both parts then apply. very rarely have any issues with them coming off.